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Upper limb lean soft tissue changes were statistically similar between both training conditions, with increases of +5.2% for MJ-SJ and +7.5% for SJ-MJ.
Both exercise orders can be effective for increasing upper limb lean mass.
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Upper limb LSTs (MJ-SJ = +5.2%, SJ-MJ = +7.5%) were statistically similar between conditions.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of order of resistance training exercises on muscle hypertrophy in young adult men
Ademar Avelar et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2018
DOI 10.1139/apnm-2018-0478
rct · n=36Cited 14×
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